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This chapter describes a case study in a community-based acute care hospital that was able to successfully reduce the Computed TomographyThe Computed Tomography (CT) (CT) utilization in their Emergency Department by 8.7% for 1 year, and 13.8% since the prior 2 year period. The reduction was especially important because 10% of the U.S. population gets a CT scan each year, and use of CT imaging is growing more than 10% per year, and with it, increased long-term exposure can increase potential cancer risks. The cross-functional team applied the Six SigmaSix Sigma methodology and tools to defineDefine the problem, measureMeasure the current state, identify root causesRoot causes, and develop medical research-based and evidence-based CT guidelines to reduce CT utilization. The information presented in this case study is not designed or intended to provide medical advice or recommendations.

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Appropriate Use of CT Scan in the Emergency Department

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  • Sandra Furterer

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This chapter describes a case study in a community-based acute care hospital that was able to successfully reduce the Computed TomographyThe Computed Tomography (CT) (CT) utilization in their Emergency Department by 8.7% for 1 year, and 13.8% since the prior 2 year period. The reduction was especially important because 10% of the U.S. population gets a CT scan each year, and use of CT imaging is growing more than 10% per year, and with it, increased long-term exposure can increase potential cancer risks. The cross-functional team applied the Six SigmaSix Sigma methodology and tools to defineDefine the problem, measureMeasure the current state, identify root causesRoot causes, and develop medical research-based and evidence-based CT guidelines to reduce CT utilization. The information presented in this case study is not designed or intended to provide medical advice or recommendations.